Our faith-based approach helps shape futures, fostering growth, development, and learning in a loving, supportive environment. Giving Children Our Best at FUMCCDC
Safe, healthy learning environment. We continually work to provide all children with a safe and healthy learning environment. We follow strict standards from Arkansas Better Beginnings Accreditation program, United Methodist Safe Sanct
uary, and Arkansas minimum licensing requirements. Lower staff –to-child ratios increase your child’s individual attention while in care. A history of consistency and loyalty among our staff is the heart of our program. Our curriculum places strong emphasis on language, literacy, and Arkansas Early Childhood Framework Benchmarks, which link to the Arkansas Department of Education kindergarten readiness indicators. Parent-Center Partnership. Trust, respect, and communication are our means for establishing positive and productive relationships with families. Parent involvement is a priority. We believe that all children will learn more and have more positive school attitudes, higher aspirations and other positive behaviors if they have parents who are aware, knowledgeable, encouraging, and involved. Children are motivated to learn when they are afforded the opportunities to make choices in an enriching and stimulating environment. We strive to provide an environment where children and families from different cultural backgrounds feel welcomed and accepted. Professional staff. Staff qualifications include a nurturing, caring nature with a true concern for young children and their families. Professional development by early childhood professionals, provide the staff with the latest techniques in developmentally appropriate childcare training. Professionalism. Policies and procedures are outlined in our parent handbook so that parents know what to expect in various situations. Arkansas Better Beginnings Accreditation. We continually strive for higher quality early learning experiences for children, therefore we choose to participate in the Arkansas Better Beginnings Accreditation program. We have achieved the highest level possible in the Better Beginnings program. We are a 3 star center.
